A recent study published in Political Psychology suggests that a person’s general tendency to believe in conspiracies ...

For decades, the study of British politics has been defined by an extreme negativity bias, focusing almost exclusively on ...

A new study by Annenberg School for Communication researchers has found that Democrats and Republicans underestimate the diversity of opinion in their own party and the opposing one. The study — ...

New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. A ...

Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science and politics. To date, ...

A study coauthored by campus associate professor of political science Andrew Little has found experts tend to favor pessimistic predictions on future political events. The study was done in ...

New research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) and Rutgers University reveals that some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training methods may cause psychological harm. The ...

Across these experiences, a common theme emerged: data is not just about numbers, but about storytelling, strategy, and ...

"Political Science is the study of global systems, and I believe that going abroad to learn about and witness systems different from those we live under is an important experience for everyone. If you ...

Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalized in higher education—moving away ...

Politics is the study of the way in which power, authority, and values are defined, produced, and distributed. Courses within the department focus on analyzing political processes at individual, local ...

April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. Partisan politics, shifting school policies, ...